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Rate 7.99% = 7.24% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 29) + 0.75% investor premium

53 Haley Dr

53 Haley Dr

Cherry Log, GA 30522

$499,777

2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Est. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2020

Sqft

912

Lot sqft

47,480

HOA / mo

$25

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-29T19:34:33.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$46,265

ADR

$228

Occupancy

56%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,218

Confidence

Med (53.82), 46 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$29,588$42,440$51,534

Median revenue of shown comps: $42,570

  • Mountain Sunset Views, Ideally Located Between Downtown Blue Ridge and Ellijay!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 220 ft

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $29,028ADR $301Occ ≈ 26%5★ (17)

    Vrbo

  • Canopy- 2/2, privacy, hot tub, fireplace, BR & EJ!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 253 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $34,317ADR $333Occ ≈ 28%5★ (35)

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  • Mountain Cabin • Views • 4 Decks • Hot Tub • Sauna

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 269 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $87,311ADR $357Occ ≈ 67%5★ (82)

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  • Lee's Lookout

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 318 ft

    Revenue $54,591ADR $215Occ ≈ 70%5★ (11)

    Airbnb

  • Your Fall Getaway| Modern Luxury Cabin | Kings

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 495 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $28,323ADR $347Occ ≈ 22%5★ (76)

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  • Pate's Escape - Cherry Log, GA

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $38,732ADR $245Occ ≈ 43%4.5★ (44)

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  • Look low rates next wknd, comfy outdoor space, TV!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $37,936ADR $166Occ ≈ 63%5★ (76)

    Airbnb

  • Misty Lake Getaway-Hot Tub/Dog Friendly/EV Charger

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +7

    Revenue $54,798ADR $229Occ ≈ 66%5★ (108)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Tiny Lake Cabin | Lakefront + Hot Tub + 2 Kings

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $50,963ADR $280Occ ≈ 50%4.8★ (167)

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  • Bearfoot Ridge - Hot tub, firepit, and fireplace!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $34,905ADR $197Occ ≈ 49%4.7★ (74)

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  • New Modern Treehaus with Views, Hot tub. 2-2 and loft

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $98,699ADR $481Occ ≈ 56%—

    Booking

  • Pet friendly cabin in the trees - Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $34,280ADR $149Occ ≈ 63%4.9★ (208)

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  • Evergreen Chalet | Mt Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $14,243ADR $178Occ ≈ 22%5★ (30)

    Airbnb

  • Boho Lake Cabin | Lakefront,Kayaks,Fishing,Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $82,492ADR $287Occ ≈ 79%5★ (98)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • The Cub House

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $37,618ADR $222Occ ≈ 46%5★ (146)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Peaceful Blue Ridge Cabin w/ Decks & Fire Pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $34,848ADR $136Occ ≈ 70%4.8★ (156)

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  • Mountain Spirit - Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $23,166ADR $203Occ ≈ 31%5★ (602)

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  • Dog friendly, 2/2 w/kings, Mtn view! Fire pit, Wifi, gas logs. Cherry Log MTN !!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $29,061ADR $238Occ ≈ 33%5★ (43)

    Vrbo

  • Leroy's Cabin: Hot Tub, Fire pit, Wifi & Mtn Views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $48,054ADR $169Occ ≈ 78%5★ (166)

    Airbnb

  • 'Bigfoot's Hideout' in Blue Ridge w/ Hot Tub!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $43,230ADR $169Occ ≈ 70%4.8★ (139)

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  • Holly Hollow | No Pet Fees | Sleeps 4 ADULT ONLY | Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $42,700ADR $231Occ ≈ 51%4.9★ (84)

    Vrbo

  • Amazing MtnViews w/HotTub Dog Friendly Close to BR

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $42,440ADR $277Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (56)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Sunset Mountain View! • 2 King Suites • Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $49,131ADR $194Occ ≈ 69%5★ (63)

    Airbnb

  • Starlight Pines: Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Forest Views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $40,783ADR $189Occ ≈ 59%5★ (137)

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  • Eventide

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $22,411ADR $195Occ ≈ 31%—

    Airbnb

  • Lofty Vista-Beautiful Mt View, Hot Tub, Easy Drive

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $40,250ADR $246Occ ≈ 45%4.8★ (31)

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  • Sunset Treehouse - Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $47,862ADR $279Occ ≈ 47%5★ (159)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Luxury Cabin | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Stunning Views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $43,437ADR $204Occ ≈ 58%5★ (74)

    Airbnb

  • Running Bear Lodge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $43,384ADR $180Occ ≈ 66%5★ (35)

    Airbnb

  • Dog Friendly - Hot Tub & Mtn Views - Close to BR

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $47,187ADR $216Occ ≈ 60%4.8★ (99)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Moon Ridge Retreat- Pets OK, Screened Porch, View!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $19,416ADR $302Occ ≈ 18%4.5★ (2)

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  • Awesome Sunset Mountain View | Solo Stove

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $50,296ADR $164Occ ≈ 84%5★ (486)

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  • Lakefront Boho Cabin, Kayaks,Fishing,Hot tub,Games

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $35,672ADR $281Occ ≈ 35%—

    Delisted

  • Sunset Overlook

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $59,085ADR $204Occ ≈ 79%5★ (241)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Sunset Nest - Big Views, Close 2 Town, King BR

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $17,590ADR $322Occ ≈ 15%4.8★ (4)

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  • Mountainview Getaway, hot tub, firepit, hiking

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $57,014ADR $260Occ ≈ 60%4.5★ (20)

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  • “Downing’s Den” Hot tub-Mountain views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $52,104ADR $185Occ ≈ 77%5★ (155)

    Airbnb

  • Cherry On Top | Cherry Log, GA

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $57,856ADR $333Occ ≈ 48%4.8★ (72)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Sunset Nest

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $14,635ADR $249Occ ≈ 16%—

    Booking

  • Ridgecrest | Cozy Cabin Fireplace Sunset & Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $84,577ADR $245Occ ≈ 95%5★ (404)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Lil' Slice of Heaven-Pet Friendly, Hot Tub,Firepit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $53,386ADR $264Occ ≈ 55%5★ (13)

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  • Blue Ridge AliJay Cabin With Mountain View

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $25,179ADR $151Occ ≈ 46%5★ (166)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Peace of Heaven

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $55,222ADR $198Occ ≈ 76%5★ (99)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • The Crow’s Nest:Pet-friendly,Views,HotTub,Fire-Pit

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $864ADR $216Occ ≈ 1%—

    Airbnb

  • Relax in the Blue Ridge TreeTops - Paved Road to Cabin!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $47,433ADR $193Occ ≈ 67%5★ (384)

    Vrbo

  • Moon Pond - lake, hot tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $14,635ADR $318Occ ≈ 13%4.5★ (3)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.

Cash flow calculator

Financing
Management
Term

Rate 7.99% = 7.24% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 29) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$46,265

NOI

$20,501

Cash flow /mo

-$1,039

Cash needed

$160,935

Cash-on-cash

-7.7%

ROE (yr 1)

3.5%

Cap rate

4.1%

DSCR

0.62

Year-1 write-off

$116,100

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$37,152

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$12,472
  • Principal paydown$3,137
  • Appreciation at%$14,993
ROE3.5%

Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.

Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$9,253
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,388
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,313
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$300
  • Property tax$2,912
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,398

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$124,944
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$19,991
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$37,152

No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).

The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.

Cost segregation estimate

An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.

Depreciable basis

$425,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$100,000 · 23%

Year-1 deduction

$116,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$37,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $325,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: 912 sq ft, built 2020, 2 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $79,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $25,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$94,500
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $7,800 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $15,000
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $8,000 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $15,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $1,600 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $3,100
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $1,700
  • Window coverings (9)default

    $2,300 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $2,300
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,100 new × 88% good × 2.54 allocation

    $13,500
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $3,700 new × 88% good × 2.54 allocation

    $8,200
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $9,800
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $9,100
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $16,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$21,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $6,300 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $12,100
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $3,000 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $5,800
  • Patiosdefault

    $900 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $1,700
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $900 new × 70% good × 2.54 allocation

    $1,600
Building, 39-year$325,100
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $98,400 new × 90% good × 2.54 allocation

    $224,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $10,200 new × 88% good × 2.54 allocation

    $22,800
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $8,800 new × 88% good × 2.54 allocation

    $19,700
  • HVACdefault

    $10,300 new × 70% good × 2.54 allocation

    $18,200
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,900 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $11,300
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $5,100
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 76% good × 2.54 allocation

    $23,100

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$94,500$21,200$300$116,100
2$0$0$8,300$8,300
3$0$0$8,300$8,300
4$0$0$8,300$8,300
5$0$0$8,300$8,300
6+$0$0$291,400$291,400
Total$94,500$21,200$325,100$440,800

Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California, Georgia and Wisconsin disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.

Market note

Fannin and Gilmer counties require STR registration and lodging tax; no cap found. Blue Ridge and Ellijay city limits have their own rules; most cabins are in unincorporated county.